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NAC Orchestra: King of Swing: A Tribute to Benny Goodman

NACO: CTV Pops series
Thursday to Saturday, Jan. 7-9, 2010 - 8 p.m.
Tickets:  Adult $19.00 to $87.50,  Student $10.75 to $45.00 (available at the NAC box office or via Ticketmaster)

  • Michael Krajewski, conductor
  • Bob DeAngelis, clarinet

Imagine that it’s 1938 and you’re at Carnegie Hall. But instead of the usual orchestra performance, you find Benny Goodman and his orchestra, groovin’ before a sold-out crowd. This marked the birth of a new era for Goodman, the crowned "King of Swing." Canadian bandleader and virtuoso clarinetist Bob DeAngelis recalls that historic era in an evening of Goodman standards, including "Moonglow," "Let’s Dance," "Stompin’ at the Savoy," "Lady Be Good" and other hits of this golden age. So party like it’s 1938 when the NAC Orchestra transforms itself into a really big Big Band.

More info: http://nac-cna.ca/en/whatson/results.cfm?EventID=5854

National Arts Centre, Southam Hall
53 Elgin Street
Ottawa